Assistant Professor - Tenure Track in Theoretical Physics

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Theoretical Physics with emphasis on formal quantum field theory and/or quantum gravity. Start date anticipated 9/1/27.

The candidate should have a documented record of outstanding research and will contribute to teaching and mentorship within the YITP and Department of Physics and Astronomy. Review of applications will begin on 12/15/26.

Formación

• PhD degree or foreign equivalent in theoretical physics or closely related field, with an established record of outstanding independent research, including topics in quantum field theory.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research in quantum field theory and related areas, including potential work in quantum gravity.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in physics.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Participate in departmental and institute service.

Educación

PhD in Theoretical Physics

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track in Theoretical Physics

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Type: Full-Time

Category: Physics

The C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP) at Stony Brook University http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/itp/www/) seeks applications for a tenure track assistant professor position with an emphasis on research in formal quantum field theory and/or quantum gravity, and related areas and applications. Anticipated start date is 9/1/27.

The successful candidate should have a documented record of research accomplishment in their field. The faculty member will perform research on topics of the member's choice in quantum field theory, broadly defined, possibly in addition to other topics in theoretical physics. The faculty member may collaborate with any other members of the YITP and Department of Physics and Astronomy with shared interests, as well as with peers at other educational institutes and research laboratories. Institute faculty members are expected to engage in independently funded research characterized by creativity and vision, with a strong commitment to the teaching and mentorship missions of the Institute and the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses at the Department of Physics and Astronomy and will be expected to encourage and participate in the research and mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral associates. The faculty member will participate in departmental, university and professional service.

Review of applications will begin on 12/15/26.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or foreign equivalent in theoretical physics or closely related field, with an established record of outstanding independent research, including topics in quantum field theory.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.